Attention disorder…or vision problem?
Is your child being treated for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Perhaps they display some of the classic signs of these conditions, such as high distractibility, short attention span, difficulty concentrating, making careless mistakes, failing to complete assignments, fidgeting or being off… Read the rest
MORE INFORMATION AND A VIDEO ON GLAUCOMA
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Glaucoma refers to a category of eye disorders often associated with a dangerous buildup of internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP), which can damage… Read the rest
How to reduce “smart phone squint”
Do you spend hours every day staring at your smart phone, texting, reading, playing games and browsing websites? Do you often suffer from headaches, dry or tired eyes, blurred vision or focusing problems after doing so?
If this sounds familiar, you could be suffering from “smart phone squint,” a condition… Read the rest
Watch out for pink eye during cold and flu season
Here we are, in the heart of the cold and flu season. But there is another infection to be on the lookout for during the winter months – Pink Eye.
I can see fine…why do I need an eye exam?
Blurry vision, red and irritated eyes, and headaches are common symptoms that might prompt a visit to the eye doctor. But what if you can see perfectly fine? Do you still need to get your eyes checked?
Those who wear corrective lenses should visit their eye doctor regularly to update… Read the rest
I WEAR MY SUNGLASSES…IN WINTER?
Many people believe that sunglasses are exclusively a summer fashion accessory. In reality, sunglasses are made for sun, not heat, and those ultra-violet (UV) rays that shine down during warm weather are present in the winter as well. In fact, some might argue that it is even MORE important to protect your eyes from the sun and its harsh glare during the winter months.
Can Someone with Astigmatism and Presbyopia Wear Contact Lenses?
You went through the hard contact lenses in the 1970s trying to correct your astigmatism and you could not wear those things another day. They sat for years in your medicine cabinet, didn’t they?
Contact Lenses Today
Did you try contact lenses years ago and give up after being frustrated? You might want to reexamine your information.
Eye Exams from Infant to Preschool Children
How can an eye doctor give an eye exam to an infant? Parents ask this all the time. The news is that 6-month old babies are able to see as well as adults when it comes to focusing, color vision and depth perception. There are tests that we do on infants to make sure that your baby’s eyes are developing the way they should.
When Do Children Need to Have Their Eyes Examined?
Parents with preschoolers have asked me when they should schedule their first eye exam?
It is very important for children as young as 6 months old to have their first comprehensive eye exam, according to the American Optometric Association (AOA).
